WO1998049414A1 - Plate-forme support a articulations multiples, repliable et entierement ajustable - Google Patents

Plate-forme support a articulations multiples, repliable et entierement ajustable Download PDF

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WO1998049414A1
WO1998049414A1 PCT/US1998/008564 US9808564W WO9849414A1 WO 1998049414 A1 WO1998049414 A1 WO 1998049414A1 US 9808564 W US9808564 W US 9808564W WO 9849414 A1 WO9849414 A1 WO 9849414A1
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adjustment
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Alan Richard Taylor
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Taylor & Wang, Inc.
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
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    • F16M13/02—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
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    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
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  • the present invention relates to a multi-articulated folding support means for lap top computers and like devices.
  • This invention further relates to a multi- articulated support system which permits the invention to be adjusted once for a particular installation site and then locate the extension arms and the table to a position for best use.
  • the extension arms and the t able may be collapsed and folded so as to not intrude into the work area without altering the primary articulation adjustments.
  • the extension arms and table can be easily moved to the proper location without further adjustment.
  • the invention can also be attached to a desk, wall or other stationary mounting surface.
  • one such device is a plastic support device which has an elongated hole along a top surface which permits placing down over the upper portion of the steering wheel.
  • the device provides a sloped surface for the support of a device which is located directly in between the drive and the steering wheel. It is not adjustable in any way, places the keyboard at an awkward angle, does not account for drivers of varying heights and sizes and must be completely removed and stored somewhere when the car is in use.
  • Another prior art device consists of a base frame measuring approximately 17 inches by 18 inches.
  • the base frame From the base frame there extends upwardly a curved support arm which has an adjustable flat support surface on the opposite end of the support arm.
  • the flat support surface is intended to support a laptop computer or similar device.
  • the base frame is meant to be placed underneath the cushion of a sofa or the mattress of bed, with the weight of the person sitting on the cushion or lying on the mattress providing the necessary force to hold the whole mechanism in place.
  • This device is awkward to use by one person because the device positioned on the support surface may need to be removed before the person gets up or the weight of the device might tip the whole mechanism over.
  • laptop computers can be very expensive, and the LCD screen displays very fragile, the possibility of the device tipping over and being damaged, is a serious concern.
  • the base platform will also shift, causing the equipment being supported to also move about. Each time the device is used, it must be repositioned under the cushion or mattress and readjusted for use.
  • Still another conventional teaching consists of a fixed length support rod with a ball and socket mounting on each end.
  • a first ball and socket is adapted to attach the invention to a mounting surface and a second ball and socket is adapted to support a laptop computer, messaging terminal, data entry terminal or similar device.
  • This invention only has two points of articulation and though it can be moved it does not collapse or fold-up into a smaller and thus less obtrusive size.
  • the teachings of the present invention overcome these drawbacks and provide new ways to support laptop computers within mobile vehicular units, other like settings and any location which requires a s table but adjustable support means.
  • the present invention permits adjustments to be made in a plurality of articulated connections within the device for a specific location.
  • the present invention also permits adjustments to be made which allow for changing the vertical positioning of the invention. Once the adjustments have been made, to both the articulated connections and the vertical adjustments, the support surface may be moved, rotated and tilted to a working position without changing the adjustments of the articulated connections or the vertical positioning settings. When the device is no longer in immediate use, the extension arm and table may be moved into a folded up and closed position and placed out of the way.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a wide enough range of motion, that without adjustments to the articulated connections, the table and extension arm can be moved to accommodate a person sitting in either the driver or passenger seats without making changes in the articulated connections.
  • the present invention can even be positioned between the driver and passenger seats so that when fully extended it can even be used from the back seat.
  • Yet another object of the invention is to provide a sufficiently rigid connection that will withstand vibration and repeated movement of the extension arm and table but still be easily altered when needed.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective drawing of one embodiment of the invention with the major components of the invention shown fully extended.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective drawing of the invention shown in figure 1 , with the extension arm assembly shown collapsed into its fold-away position.
  • Figure 3 is a partial exploded view of the invention as shown in figure 1, showing the articulation adjustment assembly of the invention shown in detail.
  • Figure 4 is an exploded view of the invention as shown in figure 1, showing the extension arm assembly and the table assembly in detail.
  • Figure 4a is a cross-section view of the table assembly across plane 4a-4a showing in detail the table glide member.
  • Figure 4b is a cross-section view of the table assembly across plane 4b-4b showing the attachment buttons in detail.
  • Figure 5 is a perspective drawing of the invention showing the adjustable vertical support arm.
  • Figure 6 is an exploded view of the adjustable vertical support arm.
  • Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view through the upper member of the adjustable vertical support arm along plane 7-7.
  • Figure 8 is a sectional view through the lower member of the adjustable vertical support arm along plane 8-8.
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of the circularly adjustable base assembly.
  • Figure 10 is an exploded view of the circularly adjustable base assembly.
  • Figure 11 is a sectional view of the circularly adjustable base assembly of figure 10 along plane 11-11.
  • Figure 12 is perspective view of a combination base which includes both the rotational features of the base shown in figure 9 and the height adjustment of the base shown in figure 1.
  • Support Platform 11 A Fully Adjustable and Collapsible Multi-articulated Support Platform, hereinafter referred to as Support Platform 11, will be best described initially by reference to Figure 1, which contains a drawing of one possible configuration of the invention.
  • Support platform 11 is composed of three major assemblies. Starting in the lower right hand corner of Figure 1 is the Articulation Assembly 12. Along the top in Figure 1 is the Extension Arm Assembly 12. Along the top in Figure 1 is the Extension Arm Assembly 72 shown in an extended position in what is a typical working position. Located on the upper left side of Figure 1 is the Table Assembly 94. Each of these assemblies will be shown and discussed in detail.
  • Adjustment Mounting Bracket 15 provides the only point of attachment of Support Platform 11 to an Attachment Surface 13.
  • Adjustment Mounting Bracket 15 has a Horizontal Portion 17 and a Vertical Portion 19.
  • Horizontal Portion 17 has a plurality of Attachment Holes 21 through which Mounting Bolts 13 are positioned and secured to the Attachment Surface 13.
  • Adjustment Mounting Bracket 15 could be secured to Attachment Surface 13 by the use of self-tapping screws or other attachment means appropriate for the particular composition of Attachment Surface 13.
  • the Vertical Portion 19 has a Stiffening Ridge 26 running along the periphery of the Vertical Portion 19.
  • the Vertical Portion 19 has a plurality of threaded Vertical Adjustment Holes 25 located therein.
  • Mounting Adapter 29 Secured to Adjustment Mounting Bracket 15 is Mounting Adapter 29.
  • Mounting Adapter 29 is secured by a plurality of screws that are not shown in this view, but shown and described later.
  • An option Attachment Spacer 27 may be located between Adjustment Mounting Bracket 15 and Mounting Adapter 29. Attachment Spacer 27 may be of varying thickness depending upon the needs of a particular installation.
  • Mounting Adapter 29 has a plurality of Mounting Adapter Teeth 31 located along the outer circumference of Mounting Adapter 29.
  • the Vertical Support Arm 33 has a circular Upper Portion 45 and a circular Lower Portion 35.
  • the Lower Portion 35 has a set of teeth located on the upper circumference of the Lower Portion 35, the Lower Support Arm Teeth 37, which engage the Mounting Adapter Teeth 31 and provide a means by which the Vertical Support Arm 33 may be easily rotated relative to the Mounting Adapter Teeth 31 but held fixedly in place once the desired location is achieved.
  • the two sets of teeth, Mounting Adapter Teeth 31 and Lower Support Arm Teeth 37 are held in fixed engagement by First Articulation Adjustment Bolt 39.
  • the First Articulation Adjustment Bolt 39 is co-axial with the First Axis of Articulation 41.
  • the First Articulation Adjustment Bolt 39 also secures Cover 43, which provides a decorative means to hide the bolts used to hold the Mounting Adapter Teeth 31 and Lower Support Arm Teeth 37 in fixed engagement.
  • Cover 43 provides a decorative means to hide the bolts used to hold the Mounting Adapter Teeth 31 and Lower Support Arm Teeth 37 in fixed engagement.
  • An exploded view of this adjustment assembly is provided in Figure 3.
  • the Upper Support Arm Teeth 47 Located along the circumference of the circular Upper Portion 45 are a plurality of teeth, the Upper Support Arm Teeth 47.
  • the Upper Support Arm Teeth 47 and the Lower Support Arm Teeth 37 are oriented orthogonal to each other.
  • Double Adjustment Member 49 has a Circular Lower Portion 51 and a Circular Upper Portion 59.
  • Circular Lower Portion 51 has a plurality of circumferential teeth
  • Lower Circular Portion Teeth 53 has a plurality of circumferential teeth
  • Upper Circular Portion Teeth 61 has a plurality of circumferential teeth
  • Extension Assembly Attachment Number 63 has a circular lower portion on the periphery of which are located a series of teeth, Attachment Member Teeth 63.
  • the upper portion of Extension Assembly Attachment Member 63 is the attachment point for First Extension Arm 73.
  • Third Articulation Bolt 67 is co-axial with the Third Axis of Articulation 69.
  • First Extension Arm 73 has a first end having a hole and a second end having a hole The first end is secured to Extension Assembly Attachment Member 63 by Fourth Articulation Bolt 75. First Extension Arm 73 is free to rotate about Fourth Articulation Bolt 75, which is co-axial with the Fourth Axis of Rotation 77.
  • First Extension Arm 73 Attached to the second end of First Extension Arm 73 is Upper Plate 79 and Lower Plate 81, each having a hole at each end of the plate, which are located on opposite sides of the midline of Upper Plate 79 and Lower Plate 81.
  • the second end of First Extension Arm 73 is sandwiched between the first end of Upper Plate 79 and the first end of Lower Plate 81.
  • Fifth Articulation Bolt 83 is passed through the counter sunk hole in the first end of Upper Plate 79, passes through a clearance hole in the second end of First Extension Arm 73 and screws into threads in the first end of Lower Plate 81.
  • Upper Plate 79 and Lower Plate 81 rotate with respect to First Extension Arm 73 about the Fifth Articulation Axis 85.
  • Fifth Articulation Bolt 83 is co-axial with the Fifth Axis of Articulation 85.
  • the second end of the Second Extension Arm 87 has a fork, Fork 88, integral with said second end of the Second Extension Arm 87.
  • Fork 88 receives Table Attachment Member 93.
  • Table Attachment Member 93 has a rectangular block portion and a downward projecting tab which has a hole. The downward projecting tab is placed between the tangs of Fork 88, one of which is threaded to receive Seventh Articulation Bolt 97. Seventh Articulation Bolt 97 passes through one side of Fork 88, and then through the hole in the downward projecting tab on Table Attachment Member 93 and into the threaded hole in the other tang of Fork 88.
  • Table Attachment Member 93 rotates about Seventh Articulation Axis 99.
  • the block portion of the Table Attachment member has four threaded holes, Table Attachment Member Threaded Mounting Holes 161 and two upward projecting posts, Location Pins 159.
  • the Location Pins 159 mate with corresponding recesses, Table Plate Recesses 135 in the bottom of the Middle Table Plate 101.
  • the Middle Table Plat 101 has a pair of oblong Adjustment Slots 117 each running horizontally across the mid section of the Middle Table Plate 101, one on each side of the midline.
  • Each of these plates has the following: a thumb hole 107; two Attachment Button Holes 111 for receiving the Attachment Buttons 109; an Adjustment Slot 117 for receiving the Table Adjustment Guides 119; a Table Guide Mounting Hole 118 formed within the Table Adjustment Guide 119, for securing the Table Adjustment Guide 119; a recessed portion along one edge, Latching Spring Mounting Recess 124 for receiving Latching Spring 123; and a curved Spring Retention Detent 125 for receiving the Latching Portion 129 of Latching Spring 123.
  • Left Table Plate 103 and Right Table Plate 105 has a plurality of Spring Mounting Holes 133 for receiving a plurality of Latching Spring Mounting Screws "131. Also located along one edge of each Table Plate are Support Block Mounting Holes 114. Support Blocks 113 are secured to the Left Table Plate 103 and the Right
  • Adjustment Guide Mounting Screw 121 is shown inserted through the Table Guide Mounting Hole 118 in Left Table Plate 103, and threaded into Table Adjustment Guide 119.
  • Table Adjustment Guide 119 is shown positioned within one of the Adjustment Slots 117 formed within Middle Table Plate 101.
  • Figure 4b shows a cross sectional view along plane 4b-4b of Figure 1.
  • Attachment Button 109 is shown inserted through Attachment Button Hole 111 in Left Table Plate 103.
  • one or more of the Attachment Buttons 109 are secured to the bottom of a lap top computer or similar device.
  • the Left Table Plate 103 and the Right Table Plate 105 are adjusted so that the spacing of the Attachment Button Holes 111 matches the spacing of the Attachment Buttons 109 secured the bottom of the lap top computer or other similar device.
  • the device is placed onto the Table Assembly 94 with the Attachment Buttons 109 inserted fully through the Attachment Button Holes 111.
  • the lap top computer or similar device is moved slightly downward so that the Locking Flange 112 is moved past the edge of the Attachment Hole 111, thus restricting the movement of the lap top computer upwards and help to secure the device the Table Assembly 94.
  • Figure 2 is similar to Figure 1 in that it shows the three major sections of the invention: the Articulation Assembly 12, the Extension Arm Assembly 72, and the Table Assembly 94.
  • the Extension Arm Assembly 72 is shown in a folded up position.
  • the First Extension Arm 73 and the Second Extension Arm 87 are rotated about the Fifth Axis of Articulation 85 and the Sixth Axis of Articulation 91 respectively, so that First Extension Arm 73 and Second Extension Arm 87 are parallel to each other and positioned within the cavity formed by the Upper and Lower Extension Plates, 79 and 81.
  • Figure 3 shows the Articulation Assembly 12 in detail. However, only those portions of the invention not shown before are included in this discussion.
  • FIG. 1 This view shows the Spacer Holes 140 and Mounting Adapter Holes 141 in the Attachment Spacer 27 and Mounting Adapter 29, respectively.
  • Mounting Adapter Screws 142 pass through one or both sets of Spacer Holes 140 and Mounting Adapter Holes 142 and thread into the appropriate Vertical Adjustment Holes 25 in the Vertical Portion 19 of Mounting Bracket 15.
  • Mounting Adapter Screws 142 will pass through Spacer Holes 140 only if Attachment Spacer 27 is being used in a particular installation.
  • Cover 43 shown previously, mounts within Cover Recess 143.
  • First Articulation Adjustment Bolt 39 shown and discussed previously, is secured within First Articulation Bolt Mounting Hole 147.
  • Compression Springs 145 urges the two engaged teeth apart so that the set of teeth may be easily rotated relative to the other. Once a pair of teeth are located in a new position relating to each other, the appropriate articulation screw is re-secured onto its appropriate mounting hold, which gently engages the pair of teeth back into full engagement, firmly locking the two pieces in place.
  • Lower Extension Plate 81 has a First Pivot Pin 151 and a Second Pivot Pin 153.
  • First Pivot Pin 151 is rotationally positioned within First Pivot Pin Recess 152 located within the First Extension Arm 73.
  • Second Pivot Pin 153 is rotationally positioned within Second Pivot Pin Recess located within Second Extension Arm 87.
  • Table Attachment Member 93 is removably attached to Middle Table Plate 101 by first engaging Locating Pins 159 into Locating Pin Recesses 165 located on the under side of Middle Table Plate 101.
  • Table Attachment Screws 95 pass through Table Attachment Screw Access Holes 163 and engage the Table Attachment Member Threaded Mounting Holes 161.
  • Middle Table Plate 101 is rotationally attached about the Seventh Axis of Articulation 99, to Extension Arm Assembly 72.
  • FIG. 5 An alternative embodiment for Vertical Support Arm 33 is the Adjustable Vertical Support Arm 181 shown in Figures 5 through 8.
  • Figure 5 shows a portion of the Support Platform 11 in a standard configuration with the Adjustable Vertical Support Arm 181 replacing the Vertical Support Arm 33.
  • Figure 6 shows Adjustable Vertical Support Arm 181 with the two pieces separated in order to more properly show the features of the Adjustable Vertical Support Arm 181.
  • Figures 7 and Figure 8 are cross sectional views through the two pieces of the Adjustable Vertical Support Arm 181.
  • Adjustable Vertical Support Arm 181 is comprised of two pieces, the Lower
  • Adjustable Arm 183 and the Upper Adjustable Arm 185 are identical to the upper portion of Vertical Support Arm 33.
  • the lower portion of Lower Adjustable Arm 183, which is comprised of a circular portion, a recess for the cover 43, and a set of circumferential teeth is identical to the lower portion of Vertical Support Arm 33.
  • the Adjustable Vertical Support Arm 181 functionally interacts with the rest of the Support Platform 11 in the same manner that Vertical Support Arm 33 interacts.
  • the teeth on the lower portion of the Adjustable Vertical Support Arm 181 meshes with the teeth on Mounting Adapter 29 in the same manner as Vertical Support Arm 33.
  • the teeth on the upper portion of the Adjustable Vertical Support Arm 181 interacts with the teeth on the Double Adjustment Member 49 in the same manner as Vertical Support Arm 33.
  • Lower Adjustable Arm 183 is comprised of a Channeled
  • the Channeled Portion 187 is comprised of the Channel 198, an Aligning Grove 199, a series of equally spaced Aligning Holes 191 in one side the Channel 198, which are coaxial with a series of equally spaced threaded holes, Threaded Channel Holes 201 on the opposite side of Channel 198.
  • the lower portion of Upper Adjustable Arm 185 is comprised of an Insert Portion 189 having a series of equally spaced Locating Holes 193 spaced along the long axis of the Insert Portion 189.
  • the spacing of the Locating Holes 193 is the same as the spacing of Aligning Holes 191.
  • Insert Portion 189 is placed within Channel 198 so that Aligning Ridge 197 is located inside Aligning Grove 199. Insert Portion 189 is moved within the Channel 198 until one or more of the Locating Holes 193 is aligned with and co-axial with one or more pairs of the Aligning Holes 191 and the Threaded Channel Holes 201. Then Vertical Adjustment Screws 195 are inserted through the Aligning Hole 191, through the Locating Holes 193 and threaded into the Traded Channel Holes 201. Thus the overall length of the Adjustable Vertical Support Arm 181 may be changed so that Support Platform 11 is configured in a particular location.
  • FIG. 9-11 Shown in Figures 9-11 is an alternative embodiment of the Adjustment Mounting Bracket 15, the Rotatable Base Assembly 221.
  • the Rotatable Base Assembly 221 is comprised of the Stationary Base 223 and the Rotating Member 233.
  • the Stationary Base 223 has three Mounting Tabs 225 spaced equally about the perimeter of the Stationary Base 223. Mounting Tabs 225 have a Mounting Tab
  • Rotating Member 233 has three Rotation Indexing Holes 235 located equally spaced around the circumference of the Rotating Member 233. On the underneath side of Rotating Member 233 is located the Rotation Pin Recess 239. Rotation Pin Recess 239 is sized to fractionally engage Base Rotation Pin 231. Likewise, when Rotating Member 233 is positioned on Stationary Base 223 with the Base Rotation Pin 231 inserted into the Rotation Pin Recess 239, Rotating Member 233 is freely rotatable about Base Rotation Pin 231. Threaded Base Alignment Holes 229 are centered about Base Rotation Pin 231 and Rotation Indexing Holes 235 are centered about Rotation Pin Recess 239.
  • Threaded Base Alignment Holes 229 are the same distance from the Base Rotation Pin 231 as are Rotation Indexing Holes 235 from the Rotation Pin Recess 239.
  • Rotating Member 233 is rotated about Base Rotation Pin 231 there are six positions in which all three Rotating Indexing Holes 235 are co-axially aligned with three of the six Threaded Base Alignment Holes 229.
  • Rotating Member 234 extends upwards perpendicularly away from the Circular Base Plate 236 and contains four Vertical Attachment Holes 241.
  • Mounting Adapter 29 is attached the Rotatable Base Assembly 221 by attachment to the Vertical Attachment Holes 241.
  • a hybrid mounting bracket, Combination Mounting Bracket 250, is shown in
  • Figure 12 It comprises a Stationary Base 223, that is identical to that used with Rotatable Base Assembly 221. However, the Vertical Portion 255 is identical to the Vertical Portion 19 of Adjustment Mounting Bracket 15.
  • the Support Platform 11 is utilized in the following manner. Adjustment
  • Mounting Bracket 15 is attached to a solid surface, typically the floor board or transmission hump of an automobile, but any solid, rigid surface can be used. If it is necessary, optional Mounting Bracket 15 and optional Attachment Spacer 27 may also be used in order provide proper clearance for Support Platform 11. Once the Support Platform 11 has been installed, a series of adjustments can be made.
  • the angle of the Support Arm 33 in relation to the Mounting Adapter 29 can be made in the following manner. The Cover 43 is removed and the attachment means holding the teeth on the first end of Support Arm 33 in fixed alignment with the mating teeth on Mounting Adapter 29 is removed. Support Arm 33 and Mounting Adapter 29 are pulled apart so that the teeth on each part are clear of each other.
  • Supporting Arm 33 is rotated along the First Axis of Articulation relative to Mounting Adapter 29 so that Support Arm 31 is in a new position and the teeth on each part are in a mating alignment.
  • the two parts are biased towards each other by the attachment means which results in the mating engagement of the two sets of teeth resulting in Support Arm 33 now being rigidly attached in a new angular position.
  • Adjustable Vertical Support Arm 181 If the alternative Adjustable Vertical Support Arm 181 is used, it is adjusted vertically in the following manner. Upper Adjustable Arm 185 is inserted in Lower Adjustable Arm 183 such that Insert Portion 189 is placed within Channel 198 and Aligning Ridge 197 is seated against Aligning Grove 199. Upper Adjustable Arm 185 is moved relative to Lower Adjustable Arm 183 until a one or more Locating Holes 193 are in coaxial alignment with one or more Aligning Holes 191.
  • Adjustable Vertical Support Arm 181 Once the overall length of the Adjustable Vertical Support Arm 181 is proper for the location where the Support Platform 11 is being installed, and one or more Locating Holes 193 are in coaxial alignment with one or more Aligning Holes 191, then one or more Vertical Adjustment Screws 195 are inserted and screwed into Threaded Channel Holes 201.
  • Rotatable Base Assembly 221 If the alternative Rotatable Base Assembly 221 is used, it is adjusted in the following manner. Stationary Base 223 is attached by insertion of Mounting Screws 227 through the Mounting Tab Holes 226 in Mounting Tabs 225 and engaged into Mounting Surface 13. Rotating Member 233 is placed on Stationary Base 223 by engagement of Base Rotation Pin 231 with Rotation Pin Recess 239. Rotating Member 233 is rotated to one of the six possible positions in which Rotation Indexing Holes 235 are aligned with some of Threaded Base Alignment Holes 229. When the preferred position is determined, Rotational Adjustment Screws 237 are inserted through Rotation Indexing Holes 235 and engaged with Threaded Base Alignment Holes 229, thus fixing the position of Rotating Member 233 with respect to Stationary Base 223.
  • the Table Assembly 94 When in use, the Table Assembly 94 is held and moved to a desirable location, causing the Extension Arm Assembly 72 to unfold by rotation of the First Extension Arm 73 and the Second Extension Arm 87 about the Fifth Axis of Articulation and the Sixth Axis of Articulation respectively.
  • the Extension Assembly 72 can be rotated with respect to the Extension Assembly Attachment Member 63 about the fourth Axis of Articulation 77.

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Abstract

L'invention a trait à une plate-forme mobile ajustable (94), utilisée généralement pour soutenir un ordinateur portatif. Les caractéristiques principales de l'invention sont sa capacité à être ajustée à un emplacement particulier, et à pouvoir ensuite être utilisée quotidiennement sans nécessiter de réajustement. La plate-forme peut être repliée et placée au centre d'une automobile, entre le conducteur et le passager, et peut être aisément démontée et rangée derrière le siège. L'invention peut être montée à l'intérieur d'un grand nombre de types d'automobiles, de véhicules et d'autres moyens de transport, mais n'est pas limitée à ces emplacements. L'invention est appropriée partout où l'on a besoin d'un petit élément d'équipement à portée de main.
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